Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The video discusses Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's significant contributions to American legal history, focusing on her role in landmark decisions and her influence on the Supreme Court. Liz Magill, a former clerk, shares insights into Ginsburg's work ethic and her persuasive methods. The discussion highlights Ginsburg's approach to writing opinions and dissents, emphasizing her meticulous nature and her hope that some dissents would become future majority opinions.

What areas of law did Justice Ginsburg notably impact during her career?

• Abortion rights and equal pay

• Environmental law and corporate tax

• Intellectual property and antitrust

• Criminal law and immigration

What was Liz Magill most surprised by when working with Justice Ginsburg?

• Her fashion sense

• Her love for technology

• Her sense of humor

• Her work ethic

Why was it significant for the Supreme Court to have more than one female justice, according to the discussion?

• It improved the court's efficiency

• It made the court appear more diverse

• It reduced the workload for each justice

• It increased the number of cases heard

How did Justice Ginsburg typically persuade her peers on the Supreme Court?

• Through public speeches

• By organizing social events

• By the power of written arguments

• Through verbal debates

What was one of Justice Ginsburg's favorite phrases regarding her approach to writing?

• Words speak louder than actions

• It must be perfect

• We'll see how it writes

• Let's see how it sounds

How did Justice Ginsburg view her dissenting opinions?

• As temporary setbacks

• As opportunities for future majority opinions

• As personal reflections

• As irrelevant to the court's future

What was Justice Ginsburg's approach when writing majority opinions?

• She prioritized speed over accuracy

• She ignored dissenting opinions

• She meticulously considered the views of all justices

• She focused solely on her own views